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Ten Financial Truths Governments Don’t Want You to Know
I’ve lived through recessions, booms, crashes, inflation spikes, and a few government shutdowns. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: not everything we’re told about money — especially by those in charge, paints the full picture. Now, I’m not saying there’s a smoke-filled room somewhere where politicians plot to trick retirees. (Though if…
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The Best and Worst Parts of Getting Older
There’s something oddly liberating about getting older. Maybe it’s the way I no longer feel the need to impress anyone. Or the way I can wear short pants to dinner and nobody questions it. But getting older — especially in retirement — is a mixed bag. Some days I feel like I’ve got the whole…
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Urgent Financial Facts Every Retiree Needs to Know
After decades of working, saving, and squinting at spreadsheets, I finally retired. My mortgage was paid off, my nest egg looked solid, and I had visions of stress-free days spent traveling, golfing, or just dozing off to the soft hum of a ceiling fan. What could go wrong? As it turns out… quite a bit,…
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The Most Critical Planning Steps to Take Before Retiring
I still remember the day I officially retired. There wasn’t a marching band, no confetti cannon, not even a cupcake in sight. It was quiet, oddly anticlimactic—and yet, in a strange way, completely perfect. It felt like taking a deep breath after holding it in for forty years. Retirement didn’t hit me all at once.…
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Why Bitcoin Could Be a Valuable Investment for Retirees
If you’re retired or approaching retirement, the world of investing can sometimes feel like navigating a maze blindfolded—especially when it comes to newer, flashier assets like Bitcoin. I get it. Between traditional stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, tossing in something called “cryptocurrency” might sound like jumping off a financial cliff with a jetpack strapped on…
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Bonds 101 for Retirees: Income, Stability, and Peace of Mind
When I first started paying attention to bonds, I’ll be honest—I thought they were the oatmeal of the investment world. Bland, safe, and kind of boring if you ask me. Give me the sizzle of a good stock pick, I used to say! But as I approached retirement and that long-awaited day arrived when I…
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Retiring Abroad – What to Know About Becoming an Expat
I’ll admit it—I’ve had more than one daydream where I’m sipping espresso in a sunny European café, or wading into crystal-clear waters somewhere in Central America, all while leaving behind the piles of mail, insurance paperwork, and that ever-increasing grocery bill here in the States. After all, isn’t retirement supposed to be our chance to…
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Retirement Life Hacks: How to Save Time and Money Without Clipping Coupons
When I first stepped into retirement, I thought I’d just relax, maybe sip some lemonade on the porch while the savings account magically stretched itself out like it had an elastic waistband. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. That realization prompted me to get creative. I wasn’t ready to live off stale crackers and warm tap water…
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Reasons to Break Up with Debt Before Retirement
I still remember the day I realized my relationship with debt had to end. We had a long history together, credit cards, car loans, even a flirtation with a second mortgage. But as I edged closer to retirement, it hit me like a forgotten gym membership fee: I couldn’t afford to keep dragging that baggage…
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Staying Mentally Active in Retirement – Leave the Comfort Zone
Let me confess something right off the bat: I used to think “getting out of your comfort zone” was a phrase reserved for motivational speakers, mountain climbers, and folks who willingly go on cruises with karaoke night. Me? I liked routine. Comfort. Predictability. I knew what time the mail came. I knew which grocery aisle…